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Tutsch, Petra. "Industrial Collective Research on Fuel Cells." MTZ worldwide 78, no. 9 (August 17, 2017): 60–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s38313-017-0106-x.

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Mathe, Mkhulu K., Tumaini Mkwizu, and Mmalewane Modibedi. "Electrocatalysis Research for Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production." Energy Procedia 29 (2012): 401–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2012.09.047.

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Tian, Yu Dong. "Research for Experiment of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Generation." Applied Mechanics and Materials 193-194 (August 2012): 522–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.193-194.522.

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The molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) is an important research field of the new energy generation equipment. To aim at the problem that MCFC electrical characteristics reflect the generating performance, the electrochemical process mechanism of MCFC electrochemical reaction was analyzed firstly, then an electrical model of MCFC electrical characteristics based on the electrochemical process was advanced. Thirdly, the hot start process, and the output test of MCFC generation applied the experiment were particularly presented. Finally, the experimental results proved that it was fast and accurate.
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Fujiwara, Naoko, Shin-ichi Yamazaki, and Kazuaki Yasuda. "Research and Development on Direct Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells." Journal of the Japan Petroleum Institute 54, no. 4 (2011): 237–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1627/jpi.54.237.

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Uchida, Hiroyuki, and Masahiro Watanabe. "Status and Research Subjects of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells." membrane 28, no. 1 (2003): 2–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5360/membrane.28.2.

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Betts, Kellyn S. "Research priorities for fueling fuel cells called into question." Environmental Science & Technology 33, no. 5 (March 1999): 107A—109A. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es992698q.

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Zhang, Quanguo, Jianjun Hu, and Duu-Jong Lee. "Microbial fuel cells as pollutant treatment units: Research updates." Bioresource Technology 217 (October 2016): 121–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.02.006.

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Birss, Viola I., Anthony Petric, and Sharon Thomas. "Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Canada NSERC Strategic Research Network." ECS Transactions 35, no. 1 (December 16, 2019): 31–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/1.3569976.

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HORITA, Teruhisa. "Status of the Research and Developments of Fuel Cells." Hyomen Kagaku 34, no. 3 (2013): 154–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1380/jsssj.34.154.

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Liu, Jing. "Research on fuel cell based on photovoltaic technology." Thermal Science 24, no. 5 Part B (2020): 3423–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/tsci191226134l.

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To investigate the hybrid thermal energy storage in photovoltaic fuel cells, a hybrid thermal energy storage control system for photovoltaic fuel cells is explored model construction and simulation. The correlations between the system components and the external factors are analyzed. The results show a positive correlation of the state of charges between the storage battery and the hydrogen storage tank at 0-15 hours, while no correlation exists between them at 15-35 hours. Meanwhile, the sunshine intensity and the photovoltaic output share a positive correlation. In summary, the hybrid thermal energy storage system is critical for photovoltaic fuel cells. The charging and discharging of the battery depends on the photovoltaic intensity. The constructed grouping management model for storage battery is outstanding and satisfies the operational requirements of photovoltaic fuel cells.
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Clarke, Adrian James. "The conceptual design of novel future UAV's incorporating advanced technology research components." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2011. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/7163.

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There is at present some uncertainty as to what the roles and requirements of the next generation of UAVs might be and the configurations that might be adopted. The incorporation of technological features on these designs is also a significant driving force in their configuration, efficiency, performance abilities and operational requirements. The objective of this project is thus to provide some insight into what the next generation of technologies might be and what their impact would be on the rest of the aircraft. This work involved the conceptual designs of two new relevant full-scale UAVs which were used to integrate a select number of these advanced technologies. The project was a CASE award which was linked to the Flaviir research programme for advanced UAV technologies. Thus, the technologies investigated during this study were selected with respect to the objectives of the Flaviir project. These were either relative to those already being developed as course of the Flaviir project or others from elsewhere. As course of this project, two technologies have been identified and evaluated which fit this criterion and show potential for use on future aircraft. Thus we have been able to make a contirubtion knowledge in two gaps in current aerospace technology. The first of these studies was to investigate the feasibility of using a low cost mechanical thrust vectoring system as used on the X-31, to replace conventional control surfaces. This is an alternative to the fluidic thrust vectoring devices being proposed by the Flaviir project for this task. The second study is to investigate the use of fuel reformer based fuel cell system to supply power to an all-electric power train which will be a means of primary propulsion. A number of different fuels were investigated for such a system with methanol showing the greatest promise and has been shown to have a number of distinct advantages over the traditional fuel for fuel cells (hydrogen). Each of these technologies was integrated onto the baseline conceptual design which was identified as that most suitable to each technology. A UCAV configuration was selected for the thrust vectoring system while a MALE configuration was selected for the fuel cell propulsion system. Each aircraft was a new design which was developed specifically for the needs of this project. Analysis of these baseline configurations with and without the technologies allowed an assessment to be made of the viability of these technologies. The benefits of the thrust vectoring system were evaluated at take-off, cruise and landing. It showed no benefit at take-off and landing which was due to its location on the very aft of the airframe. At cruise, its performance and efficiency was shown to be comparable to that of a conventional configuration utilizing elevons and expected to be comparable to the fluidic devices developed by the Flaviir project. This system does however offer a number of benefits over many other nozzle configurations of improved stealth due to significant exhaust nozzle shielding.The fuel reformer based fuel cell system was evaluated in both all-electric and hybrid configurations. In the ell-electric configuration, the conventional turboprop engine was completely replaced with an all-electric powertrain. This system was shown to have an inferior fuel consumption compared to a turboprop engine and thus the hybrid system was conceived. In this system, the fuel cell is only used at loiter with the turboprop engine being retained for all other flight phases. For the same quantity of fuel, a reduction in loiter time of 24% was experienced (compared to the baseline turboprop) but such a system does have benefits of reduced emissions and IR signature. With further refinement, it is possible that the performance and efficiency of such a system could be further improved. In this project, two potential technologies were identified and thoroughly analysed. We are therefore able to say that the project objectives have been met and the project has proven worthwhile to the advancement of aerospace technology. Although these systems did not provide the desired results at this stage, they have shown the potential for improvement with further development.
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Jackson, Colleen. "SiC and B₄C as electrocatalyst support materials for low temperature fuel cells." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27313.

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Supported nano-catalyst technologies are key for increasing the catalyst utilisation and achieving economically feasible platinum metal loadings in hydrogen polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs). High surface area carbons are commonly utilised as support materials for platinum due to low cost, large surface areas and high conductivity. However, PEFCs using this technology undergo oxidation of carbon supports, significantly reducing the lifetime of the fuel cell. In this work, silicon carbide and boron carbide are investigated as alternative catalyst support materials to carbon, for the oxygen reduction reaction for low temperature fuel cells. Electrochemical testing, accelerated degradation studies as well as advanced characterisation techniques were used to clarify the structure-property relationships between catalyst morphology, metal-support interaction, ORR activity and surface adsorption onto the Pt nanoparticles. Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) analysis gave insights into the shape of the clustered nanoparticles while X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and in-situ X-ray Absorption Near-Edge Spectroscopy (XANES) analysis provided information into how the metal-support interaction influences surface adsorption of intermediate species. Electronic metal-support interactions between platinum and the carbide supports were observed which influenced the electrochemical characteristics of the catalyst, in some cases increasing the oxygen reduction reaction activity, hydrogen oxidation reaction activity and Pt stability on the surface of the support.
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Jackson, Colleen. "Preparation and characterisation of Pt-Ru/C catalysts for direct methanol fuel cells." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24322.

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The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is identified as a promising fuel cell for portable and micro fuel cell applications. One of the major benefits is that methanol is an energy dense, inexpensively manufactured, easily stored and transported, liquid fuel (Hamann et al., 2007). However, the DMFC's current efficiency and power density is much lower than theoretically possible. This inefficiency is predominantly due to the crossover of methanol from the anode to the cathode, Ru dissolution and Ru crossover from the anode to the cathode. In addition, the DMFC has a high manufacturing cost due to expensive catalyst costs and other materials. Catalyst expenses are further increased by catalyst loading due to low activity at the anode of the DMFC (Zhang, 2008). Hence, with increasing activity and stability of the Pt-Ru/C catalyst, catalyst expenditure will decrease due to a decrease in catalyst loading. In addition, performance will increase due to a reduction in ruthenium dissolution and crossover. Therefore, increasing the activity and stability of the Pt-Ru/C catalyst is paramount to improving the current DMFC performance and viability as an alternative energy conversion device. Pt-Ru/C catalyst synthesis method, precursors, reduction time and temperature play a role in the activity for methanol electro-oxidation and stability since these conditions affect structure, morphology and dispersivity of the catalyst (Wang et al., 2005). Metal organic chemical deposition methods have shown promise in improving performance of electro-catalysts (Garcia & Goto, 2003). However, it is necessary to optimise deposition conditions such as deposition time and temperature for Pt(acac)₂ and Ru(acac)₃ precursors. This study focuses on a methodical approach to optimizing the chemical deposition synthesis method for Pt-Ru/C produced from Pt(acac)₂ and Ru(acac)₃ precursors. Organo-metallic chemical vapour deposition (OMCVD) involved the precursor's vapourisation before deposition and a newly developed method which involved the precursors melting before deposition. An investigation was conducted on the effects of precursor's phase before deposition. The second investigation was that of the furnace operating temperature, followed by an exploration of the furnace operating time influence on methanol electro-oxidation, CO tolerance and catalyst stability. Lastly, the exploration of the Pt:Ru metal ratio influence was completed. It was found that the catalyst produced via the liquid phase precursor displayed traits of a high oxide content. This led to an increased activity for methanol electro-oxidation, CO tolerance and catalyst stability despite the OMCVD catalyst producing smaller particles with a higher electrochemically active surface area (ECSA).
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Stout, Sean Dakota. "DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INTERMEDIATE TEMPERATURE SOLD OXIDE FUEL CELLS WITH A HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE; OPERATION, RESEARCH, AND OPPORTUNITIES." OpenSIUC, 2015. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/1740.

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The aim of this thesis is to propose the design process and considerations to be employed in the fabrication of a high-volumetric-power-density intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC), as well as the necessary characterization and analysis techniques for such a device. A novel hexagonal honeycomb design will be proposed with functionally graded electrodes and an alternative electrolyte – a previously unexplored configuration based on attained research. The potential use of CFD software to investigate mass and heat transport properties of an SOFC having such a design shall be discussed, as well as the utility of experimental methods such as the generation of a polarization curve and the use of SEM to characterize electrochemical performance and microstructure, respectively. Fabrication methods shall also be evaluated, and it will be shown that the proposed design is not only feasible but meets the goal of designing an SOFC with a power density of 2 W/cm3 operating at or below 650 C.
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Xalabile, Philasande. "Development of bimetallic Pd-Zn catalysts for methanol steam reforming: hydrogen production for fuel cells." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24325.

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Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) has been reported as clean and efficient energy technology from conversion of H₂. However, one of the main challenges remains the storage and transport of hydrogen. The promising alternative is to produce H₂ on site by a reformer using a H₂-dense liquid as a fuel, a technology known as fuel processing. Methanol is an attractive source of H₂ compared to other fuels as it presents several advantages, i.e. it is obtained sulphur-free, has a high H to C ratio and therefore produces a H₂-rich reformate, can be reformed at low temperatures (200 - 300°C) and is a liquid at ambient conditions so that it can be easily handled. Typically, Cu-based catalysts are used for steam reforming of methanol due to their high activity (i.e. H₂ production) and high selectivity towards CO₂. As CO poisons anodic catalyst of PEMFC, high selectivity towards CO₂ is crucial so as to eliminate or at least minimize CO removal load downstream a fuel processor. However, Cubased catalysts are thermally unstable and suffer deactivation due to sintering at high temperatures (> 250°C). Moreover, Cu-based catalysts are pyrophoric and therefore difficult to handle. Recent studies show that PdZn catalysts are very promising as they exhibit comparable activity and selectivity to Cu-based ones. Furthermore, PdZn catalysts are thermally stable in the typically methanol steam reforming temperature range (200 - 300°C). Most literature attributes high CO₂ selectivity of PdZn catalysts to formation of PdZn alloy. It is generally agreed that PdZn alloy is formed when PdZn catalysts are reduced in H₂ at high temperatures (> 250°C). In this work, a Pd/ZnO catalyst aimed at 2.5 wt% Pd was successfully prepared via incipient wetness impregnation and the duplicate preparation of the catalyst was successful. Both impregnation catalysts were confirmed by ICP-OES to contain similar weight Pd loadings i.e. 2.8 and 2.7 wt%, respectively. The actual Pd loading (ICP-OES) was slightly higher than the target loading (2.5 wt%) due to Pd content of Pd salt underestimated during catalyst preparation. Furthermore, crystallite size distribution, i.e. PdO crystallites on ZnO support, was similar (i.e. 6.7 ± 2.4 nm and 6.3 ± 1.9 nm) for both impregnation catalysts.
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aoxiang, Xiaoxiang. "Development of new proton conducting materials for intermediate temperature fuel cells." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/887.

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The work in this thesis mainly focuses on the preparation and characterization of several phosphates and solid oxide systems with the aim of developing new proton conducting materials for intermediate temperature fuel cells (ITFCs). Soft chemical methods such as sol-gel methods and conventional solid state methods were applied for the synthesis of these materials. Aluminum phosphate obtained by a solution method is single phase and belongs to one of the Al(H₂PO₄)₃ allotropies with hexagonal symmetry. The material is stable up to 200°C and decomposes into Al(PO₃)₃ at a higher temperature. The electrical conductivity of pure Al(H₂PO₄)₃ is on the order of 10⁻⁶-10⁻⁷ S/cm, very close to the value for the known proton conductors AlH₃(PO₄)₂•3H₂O and AlH₂P₃O₁₀•2H₂O. Much higher conductivity is observed for samples containing even a trace amount of excess H₃PO₄. It is likely that the conduction path gradually changes from grain interior to the surface as the acid content increases. The conductivity of Al(H₂PO₄)₃-0.5H₃PO₄ exhibited a good stability over the measured 110 hours. Although tin pyrophosphate (SnP₂O₇) has been reported to show a significantly high conductivity (~10⁻² S/cm) at 250°C in various atmospheres, we observed large discrepancies in the electrical properties of SnP₂O₇ prepared by different methods. Using an excess amount of phosphorous in the synthetic procedure generally produces SnP₂O₇ with much higher conductivity (several orders of magnitude higher) than samples with stoichiometric Sn:P ratios in their synthetic procedure. Solid state ³¹P NMR confirmed the presence of residual phosphoric acid for samples with excess starting phosphorous. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) confirmed an amorphous layer covered the SnP₂O₇ granules which was probably phosphoric acid or condensed phases. Thereby, it is quite likely that the high conductivity of SnP₂O₇ results mainly from the contribution of the residual acid. The conductivity of these samples exhibited a good stability over the measured 80 hours. Based on the observations for SnP₂O₇, we developed a nano core-shell structure based on BPO₄ and P₂O₅ synthesised by solid state methods. The particle size of BPO₄ using this method varied between 10-20 nm depending on the content of P₂O₅. TEM confirmed the existence of an amorphous layer that is homogeneously distributed. The composite exhibits the highest conductivity of 8.8×10⁻² S/cm at 300°C in air for 20% extra P₂O₅ and demonstrates a good stability during the whole measured 110 hours. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) was introduced into the composites in order to increase malleability for fabrication. The conductivity and mechanical strength were optimized by adjusting the PTFE and P₂O₅ content. These organic-inorganic composites demonstrate much better stability at elevated temperature (250°C) over conventional SiC-H₃PO₄-PTFE composites which are common electrolytes for phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs). Fuel cells based on BPO₄-H₃PO₄-PTFE composite as the electrolyte were investigated using pure H₂ and methanol as fuels. A maximum power density of 320 mW/cm² at a voltage of 0.31 V and a maximum current density of 1.9 A/cm² at 200°C were observed for H₂/O₂ fuel cells. A maximum power density of 40 mW/cm² and maximum current of 300 mA/cm² 275°C were observed when 3M methanol was used in the cell. Phosphoric acid was also introduced into materials with internal open structures such as phosphotungstic acid (H₃PW₁₂O₄₀) and heteropolyacid salt ((NH₄)₃PW₁₂O₄₀), for the purpose of acquiring additional connections. The hybrids obtained have a cubic symmetry with enlarged unit cell volume, probably due to the incorporation of phosphoric acid into the internal structures. Solid state ³¹P NMR performed on H₃PW₁₂O₄₀-xH₃PO₄ (x = 0-3) showed additional peaks at high acid content which could not assigned to phosphorus from the starting materials, suggesting a strong interaction between H₃PW₁₂O₄₀ and H₃PO₄. The conductivity of hybrids was improved significantly compared with samples without phosphoric acid. Fourier transform infrared spectra (FT-IR) suggest the existence of large amount of hydrogen bonds (OH••••O) that may responsible for the high conductivity. A H₂/O₂ fuel cell based on H₃PW₁₂O₄₀-H₃PO₄-PTFE exhibited a peak power density of 2.7 mW/cm² at 0.3 V in ambient temperature. Solid oxide proton conductors based on yttrium doped BaZrO₃ were investigated by introducing potassium or lanthanum at the A-sites. The materials were prepared by different methods and were obtained as a single phase with space group Pm-3m (221). The unit cell of these samples is slightly smaller than the undoped one. The upper limit of solid solution formation on the A-sites for potassium is between 5 ~ 10% as introducing more K results in the occurrence of a second phase or impurities such as YSZ (yttrium stabilized zirconium). K doped Barium zirconates showed an improved water uptake capability even with 5% K doping, whereas for La doped ones, water uptake is strongly dependent on particle size and synthetic history. The conductivity of K doped BaZrO₃ was improved by a factor of two (2×10⁻³ S/cm) at 600°C compared with undoped material. Fuel cells based on Pt/Ba₀₋₉₅K₀₋₀₅Zr₀₋₈₅Y₀₋₁₁Zn₀₋₀₄O[subscript(3-δ)]/Pt under humidified 5% H₂/air conditions gave a maximum power density 7.7 mWcm⁻² at 718°C and an interfacial resistance 4 Ωcm⁻². While for La doped samples, the conductivity was comparable with undoped ones; the benefits of introducing lanthanum at A-sites may not be so obvious as deficiency of barium is one factor that leads to the diminishing conductivity.
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Menicucci, Joseph Anthony Jr. "Algal biofilms, microbial fuel cells, and implementation of state-of-the-art research into chemical and biological engineering laboratories." Thesis, Montana State University, 2010. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2010/menicucci/MenicucciJ0510.pdf.

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Alternative energy technologies become more attractive as the price of energy from fossil fuels becomes more expensive and the environmental concerns from their use mount. While a number of biological alternative energy technologies currently exist, a complete understanding of these technologies has yet to be developed. This dissertation characterizes an aspect of biological alternative energy technologies: the production of algal biofuels and energy conversion in microbial fuel cells. Specifically, this dissertation addresses the characterization of microalgae as a biofilm and the characterization of the power limitations of microbial fuel cells. The attachment and detachment of algae were observed using temporal microscopic imaging in a flow-cell with autofluorescence and staining techniques as part of a collaborative Montana State University and Idaho National Laboratory project. Colonies of algae exhibit many characteristics seen in bacterial biofilms: adherence; detachment and sloughing; difference in structure of an attached colony; varying strength of attachment on different surfaces; association of other organisms in an EPS matrix; and the heterogeneous nature of attached colonies. The characterization of a microbial fuel cell was completed in less than 30 minutes using an empirical procedure to predict the maximum sustainable power that can be generated by a microbial fuel cell over a short period of time. In this procedure, the external resistance was changed incrementally, in steps of 500 ohms every 60 seconds, and the anode potential, the cathode potential, and the cell current were measured. This procedure highlights the inherent limitations of energy conversion in a microbial fuel cell. A voltage/current characterization of the microbial fuel was also completed from the data collected. This dissertation also includes the evaluation of A Hands-On Introduction to Microbial Fuel Cells, a laboratory developed for an introductory chemical and biological engineering course. The experiment has been updated to include a voltage/current characterization of the microbial fuel cell. Learning objectives have been identified and pre- and post-laboratory activities have been developed for further implementation into a chemical and biological engineering curriculum.
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Ho, Po Yu. "New molecular materials for organic and dye-sensitized solar cells and photocatalytic hydrogen generation." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2016. https://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_oa/280.

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Emerging solar energy technology, including photovoltaics, solar fuels generation and solar thermal systems, is considered as one of the most potential renewable energy resources because of the tremendous and free radiant energy supply by our sun. Unlike burning of fossil fuels, carbon dioxide emission-free energy conversion process is definitely another key feature and attracting scientists to explore these research areas. Besides, this implies a giant business market to compete with traditional fossil fuel companies. Nevertheless, it is too early to realize commercial application since the technologies are in the early development stage and there is still much room to explore and improve. Simply speaking, energy conversion efficiency, robustness, environmental impacts and cost are the major factors the community should deeply concentrate on at this moment. This provides many research opportunities on the creation of novel molecular functional materials and investigates the relationship between the molecular design and functional properties, and they obviously take up significant roles in the technology evolution. The basic concepts and conspectuses regarding organic photovoltaics and light-driven hydrogen generation are collected in Chapter 1. In Chapter 2, a series of new thiophene-based small molecules is presented and the discussion is focused on its application in the bulk-heterojunction organic solar cells. Importantly, the structure-property relationship is elucidated by varying the terminal electron withdrawing group and elongating the central electron donating unit. The highest power conversion efficiency (η) of 2.6% is attained by the device with compound M3 as the active material with traditional device configuration (without any annealing process and additives addition) under AM 1.5G irradiation. In Chapter 3, a series of DπA organic dyes is introduced and the discussion concentrates on its application in the dye-sensitized solar cells. Briefly, a case study on alkyl chain effects is investigated while a new starburst triarylamine donor and uncommon selenophene-containing π-linker are studied separately. The highest power conversion efficiency (η) of 6.7% is achieved by D11 under AM 1.5G irradiation with a high open-circuit voltage of 0.825 V. In Chapter 4, three new platinum(II) diimine complexes are synthesized and they are utilized as photosensitizers with platinized titanium dioxide as catalyst site in the context of light-driven hydrogen generation. Comparison between platinum(II) diimine dithiolate complex and platinum(II) diimine bis(acetylide) complex is accomplished, and the importance of photosensitization using an organic chromophore with a desirable energy transfer consideration is accounted. Finally, Chapter 5 puts forward the concluding remarks and possible future works while Chapter 6 includes all the experimental details of the studied compounds presented in Chapter 24.
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Faria, Daniel C. "VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF A SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A FUEL-CELL RESEARCH FACILITY: A CASE STUDY." Ohio : Ohio University, 2007. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1180552564.

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LARAIA, LILIAN R. "Fatores alavancadores e desafiadores no uso de mapas de rotas tecnológicas no contexto de instituições de pesquisas públicas. Um estudo de caso." reponame:Repositório Institucional do IPEN, 2015. http://repositorio.ipen.br:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/23890.

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Books on the topic "Fuel cells research"

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P, Brandon Nigel, and Thompsett David, eds. Fuel cells compendium. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2005.

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1940-, Appleby A. J., ed. Fuel cells: Trends in research and applications. Washington: Hemisphere Pub. Corp., 1987.

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Suddhasatwa, Basu, ed. Recent trends in fuel cell science and technology. New York: Springer, 2007.

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Hordeski, Michael F. Hydrogen & fuel cells: Advances in transportation and power. Lilburn, GA: Fairmont Press, 2008.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development., ed. Hydrogen & fuel cells: Review of national R&D programmes. Paris: OECD/IEA, 2004.

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Kjaer, J. Materials research for advanced solid state fuel cells. Luxembourg: Commission of the European Communities, 1991.

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Beck, N. R. The Canadian fuel cell R & D program: Projects for fiscal year 1995/96. Ottawa, Ont: CANMET Energy Technology Centre, 1996.

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Koval, Julie. Developments in fuel cell technology. Lansing, Mich: Senate Fiscal Agency, 2003.

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Center, Lewis Research. Space Electrochemical Research and Technology: Proceedings of a conference held at NASA Lewis Research Center, April 9-10, 1991. Cleveland, Ohio: Lewis Research Center, 1991.

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Center, Lewis Research. Space Electrochemical Research and Technology: Proceedings of a conference held at NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, April 14-15, 1993. Cleveland, Ohio: Lewis Research Center, 1993.

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Kjeang, Erik. "Research Trends and Directions." In Microfluidic Fuel Cells and Batteries, 57–67. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06346-1_6.

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Maric, Radenka, and Gholamreza Mirshekari. "Research, Demonstration, and Commercialization Activities in the US, Europe, and Asia." In Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, 223–38. First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 2020. | Series: Electrochemical energy storage & conversion: CRC Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9780429100000-7.

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David, Martin, Stephen M. Lyth, Robert Lindner, and George F. Harrington. "The Case for Governance of Critical Raw Materials in Fuel Cell Research and Development." In Future-Proofing Fuel Cells, 99–117. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76806-5_6.

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Zaidi, S. M. Javaid. "Research Trends in Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for PEMFC." In Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cells, 1–19. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73532-0_2.

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Wang, Erdong, Zhao Yan, Qianfeng Liu, Jianxin Gao, Min Liu, and Gongquan Sun. "Research and Development of Metal-Air Fuel Cells." In Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, 285–323. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71371-7_9.

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Rana, Dipak, Takeshi Matsuura, and S. M. Javaid Zaidi. "Research and Development on Polymeric Membranes for Fuel Cells: An Overview." In Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cells, 1–20. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73532-0_17.

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Rajalakshmi, N., R. Imran Jafri, and K. S. Dhathathreyan. "Research Advancements in Low-temperature Fuel Cells." In Electrocatalysts for Low Temperature Fuel Cells, 35–74. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9783527803873.ch2.

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Zhang, Junliang, and Shuiyun Shen. "Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)." In Energy and Environment Research in China, 1–24. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56070-9_1.

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Zhang, Hua Min. "Progress on the Composite Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells." In Advanced Materials Research, 839–44. Stafa: Trans Tech Publications Ltd., 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/0-87849-463-4.839.

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Meng, Guangyao, Ranran Peng, Changrong Xia, and Xingqin Liu. "Research Activities and Progress on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells at USTC." In Advances in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells IV, 1–17. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470456309.ch1.

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Conference papers on the topic "Fuel cells research"

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VAN VEEN, J. A. R. "FUEL CELLS." In Proceedings of the NIOK (Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research) Course on Catalytic Oxidation. WORLD SCIENTIFIC, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/9789814503884_0007.

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Vargas, Jose´ V. C., Juan C. Ordonez, and A. Bejan. "Fuel Cells Constructal Optimization and Research Perspectives." In ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. ASMEDC, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/fuelcell2004-2454.

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The hydrogen economy is a possible alternative to the current oil based global economy. The technology to build and operate fuel cells is well advanced. However, cost is the reason why fuel cells are not being installed wherever there is a need for more power. Therefore, optimization is a natural alternative to reduce cost and make fuel cells increasingly more attractive for power generation. This paper discusses the process of determining the internal geometric configuration of a unit fuel cell for maximum power. The optimization of construction (architecture) starts at the smallest (elemental) fuel cell level. The optimization of system architecture must be subjected to a fixed volume constraint. There are several degrees of freedom in the fuel cell configuration, i.e., the thickness of two gas channels (fuel and oxidant), two diffusion layers and two reaction layers (anode and cathode) and the electrolyte solution space. Research perspectives for fuel cells are presented and discussed.
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Ranasinghe, Sasanka N., Harsha S. Gardiyawasam Pussewalage, and Peter H. Middleton. "Performance analysis of single cell solid oxide fuel cells." In 2017 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2017.7980515.

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Ma, Chong-Fang, Hang Guo, Fang Ye, and Jian Yu. "Advances in the Research and Development of Fuel Cells in China." In ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. ASMEDC, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/fuelcell2004-2470.

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As a clean, high efficiency power generation technology, fuel cell is a promising choice of next generation power device. Widely application of fuel cells will make a contribution to save fuels and reduce atmospheric pollution. In recent years, fuel cells science, technology and engineering have attracted great interest in China. There are more and more Chinese scientists and engineers embark upon fuel cell projects. The government also encourages academic institutions and companies to enter into this area. Research and development of fuel cells are growing rapidly in China. There are many chances and challenges in fuel cells’ research and development. The state of the art of research and development of fuel cells in China was overviewed in this paper. The types of fuel cells addressed in this paper included alkaline fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, proton exchange membrane fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells.
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Bayrak, Zehra Ural, and Muhsin Tunay Gencoglu. "Application areas of fuel cells." In 2013 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icrera.2013.6749798.

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Chan, S. H., G. B. Jung, F. B. Weng, and A. Su. "Fuel Cell Research and Development in Taiwan." In ASME 2005 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. ASMEDC, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/fuelcell2005-74179.

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Fuel cells provide a clean and efficient alternative fuel technology for transportation, residential and portable power applications. From political, social, economic, energy, environmental and technological considerations, the emerging fuel cell technology is undoubtedly well worthy of long-term investment in Taiwan. In view of the success and manufacture capability of electronics and IT industries, Taiwan may play an active role in fuel cell manufacturing and is thus conducive for international strategic alliance, both in R&D and manufacturing activities. This article provides an overview of Taiwan’s technological activities and accomplishments in fuel cells, and makes recommendations for the country’s future development and commercialization of fuel cell applications.
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Rivas, J. M., J. Martinez-Frias, and Salvador M. Aceves. "Investigation of Electrode Degradation in Alkaline Fuel Cells: A Research Proposal." In ASME 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. ASMEDC, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2004-60650.

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Recent efforts in the development of fuel cell technology have concentrated on Proton Exchange Membrane, Solid Oxide, Molten Carbonate, and more recently, Direct Methanol fuel cells. Alkaline fuel cells, on the other hand, have received considerably less attention despite their successful use in the early years of the NASA Space Program. Alkaline fuel cells, however, still offer considerable potential as a viable energy conversion alternative, especially if the cell is incorporated into a regenerative system where the required reaction gases are produced. In this work, a review of the current status of development of alkaline fuel cells is undertaken with the objective of identifying areas for advancement of alkaline fuel cell technology. Specific areas of research have been identified and are described. These areas include detailed studies characterizing the evolution of the degradation of electrodes in alkaline fuel cells.
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Wang, Mao Hai, Hang Guo, Chong Fang Ma, Fang Ye, Jian Yu, Xuan Liu, Yan Wang, and Chao Yang Wang. "Temperature Measurement Technologies and Their Application in the Research of Fuel Cells." In ASME 2003 1st International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. ASMEDC, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/fuelcell2003-1705.

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Fuel cells have attracted extensive attention throughout the world in recent years for their high efficiency and high environmental compatibility. Temperature plays a key role in achieving high performance of fuel cells because it deeply influences the activity of catalyst, dehydration of solid polymer membrane, mass transfer and heat management of fuel cells. The temperature distribution has close relationship with current density distribution and lifetime of fuel cells because the uniformity of temperature distribution is a quite important problem for fuel cells. In this paper, a review of temperature measurement technologies that can be used to measure temperature distribution of fuel cells was presented. The measurement of cathode exterior surface temperature fields of a hydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell under various operational conditions was conducted by using the technology of infrared thermal imaging. The proton exchange membrane fuel cell structure was designed for uniformity of input heat. A NEC TH5102 thermo tracer was applied to measure the cathode exterior surface temperature distributions of the cell with 5cm2 active area. The experimental results showed that the infrared thermal imaging is an effective method to measure the exterior temperature fields of the PEMFC. The cathode temperature distributions of the cell varied with cell temperatures and flow rates.
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Erickson, Paul A., Robert J. Kamisky, and Nathan Moock. "Coal Based Methanol for Use in Fuel Cells: Research Needed." In ASME 2004 Power Conference. ASMEDC, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/power2004-52175.

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Recent interest in hydrogen fuel cells and fuel cell vehicles as well as interest in the energy independence of the United States has prompted investigation into the question of using methanol derived from domestic coal as a primary source for hydrogen production. Since 1983 Eastman Chemical Company has been utilizing methanol from high sulfur coal feedstock in the production of acetic anhydride and acetic acid at their Chemicals from Coal Facility in Kingsport, TN. The Chemicals from Coal Facility was the first use of a commercial Texaco coal gasifier to provide clean syngas for the production of acetyl chemicals. Methanol is produced as an intermediate step in the process in a Lurgi fixed catalyst bed gas phase reactor and in a newer “Liquid Phase” slurry process, which was built in 1997 as a joint venture between Eastman, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., and the Department of Energy. Initial testing has indicated that hydrogen can be derived from this coal-based fuel but impurities were seen as problematic, especially for utilization in fuel cells. The coal-derived methanol has since been further refined and distilled, yet no full analysis of the hydrogen produced from this refined product for fuel cell applications has taken place. This paper will discuss the fuel pathway from coal to hydrogen, including a description of the Eastman’s Coal Gasification Process and methanol production facilities as well as the research underway to quantify production of hydrogen from this coal-based methanol utilizing the latest reforming technologies for use in a Polymer Electrolyte (PEM) fuel cell.
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Granier, Marcel, and Daniel Castro-Lacouture. "Sustainable Fuel Cells for Residential Construction: Challenges and Opportunities." In Construction Research Congress 2012. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784412329.198.

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Reports on the topic "Fuel cells research"

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Penner, S. S. Assessment of Research Needs for Advanced Fuel Cells. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), November 1985. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/766266.

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Milliken, J. Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program: Multiyear Research, Development and Demonstration Plan. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), October 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/920934.

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Perret, Bob, Clemens Heske, Balakrishnan Nadavalath, Andrew Cornelius, David Hatchett, Chusung Bae, Tao Pang, Eunja Kim, and Oliver Hemmers. Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Storage Technology: Fundamental Research for Optimization of Hydrogen Storage and Utilization. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), March 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1010298.

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Sofie, Stephen W., Steven R. Shaw, Peter A. Lindahl, and Lee H. Spangler. PROPULSION AND POWER RAPID RESPONSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) SUPPORT. Deliver Order 0002: Power-Dense, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems: High-Performance, High-Power-Density Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - Materials and Load Control. Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center, April 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada526583.

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Weber, Peter M. Fuel Cell Research. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), March 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1126494.

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Lee Richardson. Fuel Cell Applied Research Project. US: Northern Alberta Inst Of Tech, September 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/898821.

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K.C. Das, Thomas T. Adams, Mark A. Eiteman, John Stickney, Joy Doran Peterson, James R. Kastner, Sudhagar Mani, and Ryan Adolphson. Biorefinery and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), June 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1042950.

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Perry, Michael L. Exploratory fuel-cell research: I. Direct-hydrocarbon polymer-electrolyte fuel cell. II. Mathematical modeling of fuel-cell cathodes. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), December 1996. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/451226.

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Chen, Jingguang G., and Suresh G. Advani. Fuel Cell Research at the University of Delaware. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), January 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/875409.

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Kapadia, Sagar, W. K. Anderson, James Newman, and Bruce Hilbert. Planar Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Research and Development. Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center, March 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada583494.

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